The Ardente Hearing aid, London, England, 1920-1930

Made:: 1920-1930 in London

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The Ardente Hearing aid, manufactured and sold by Mr.R.H. Dent's, Oxford Street, London, England, 1920-1930

This Ardente hearing aid was made by R H Dent in Oxford Street, London. A product of the then new microphone and battery technology, this device amplified sounds in a much more convenient way than the earlier Victorian ear trumpet.

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Category:: Audiology

Object Number:: 1991-187

Materials:: leatherette, plastic

type:: hearing aid

taxonomy:

furnishing and equipment
tools & equipment
furnishing and equipment
tools & equipment
microprocessor

credit:: Poote, G.N.

status:: Permanent collection

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